How severe is CVE-2022-0675?

CVE-2022-0675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-0675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0675?

CVE-2022-0675 affects Puppet Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0675?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-0675 published?

CVE-2022-0675 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0675

CVE-2022-0675 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Firewall with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Puppet Firewall
Published: 2022-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In certain situations it is possible for an unmanaged rule to exist on the target system that has the same comment as the rule specified in the manifest. This could allow for unmanaged rules to exist on the target system and leave the system in an unsafe state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0675?: In certain situations it is possible for an unmanaged rule to exist on the target system that has the same comment as the rule specified in the manifest. This could allow for unmanaged rules to exist on the target system and leave the system in an unsafe state.
How severe is CVE-2022-0675?: CVE-2022-0675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-0675 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0675?: CVE-2022-0675 affects Puppet Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0675?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0675 published?: CVE-2022-0675 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0675

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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